Starbuck High School - Chippewan Yearbook (Starbuck, MN)

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Wwdufrw' -p L, 'I nzfif .L-ff' Mm s Af M ,ff ,L-U9 is ' nior Class Play '97 NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH This play develops from the idea of its hero, Robert Bennett, that he can tell the absolute truth for twenty-four hours. Bob wagers E. M. Ralston and Dick Donnelly, his two partners, and Clarence Van Dusen, a customer, that he can do it. Bob tackles the bet boldly, for he must win the money for his fiancee, Gwendolyn Ralston. For a very short time, the task is placidly easy, but truth routs trouble and then things begin to happen. Trouble doesn't seem very large and aggressive when he first bothers the noble resolve of our hero, but he grows rap- idly. Soon we see Bob disrupting the domestic affairs of E. M. by telling Mrs. Ralston about E. M.'s affairs with Mable and Sable Jackson, two flappers. The bet is to end at four o'clock, and when the clock strikes four, Bob tells many falsehoods in order to clear his partner and keep Gwen. The innocent Mr. Doran, Ethel Clark, a singer, and Martha the maid, all help develop the excitement which is carried through to the end. LYCEUM COURSE The student body and faculty, as well as friends, have enjoyed the seven lyceum numbers, both musical and lectural, which were given in the school auditorium this school year. The musical numbers were unusual in their presen- tation. The lecture and travel talks were in- tensely interesting and well illustrated. Stan- ley Brooks, the actor, gave a very fine imper sonation of Charles Dickens' characters. The following numbers were presented: Sept. 26, 1934-Utica Jubilee Singers. Nov. 14, 1934--Stanley Brooks, actor. Nov. 23 1934--Mme. D. Pirie-Beyea lecturer. Jan. 24, 1935-Brown and Menely musical program. Jan. 30, 1935-Orpheon Quartette. May 21, 1935-Gerald Giving, travel talk. May, 15, 1935--Jane Dudley, violinist. Everyone is eagerly looking forward to the new lyceum course to be given next year. CAST OF CHARACTERS Robert Bennett-Who tells nothing but the truth .................... Dorvan Skoglund E. M. Ralston-Head of the Ralston brokerage firm .................... Joseph Belgum Dick Donnelly-A business partner of Ralston ................................ Earl Larson Clarence Van Dusen-A business partner of Ralston ............ Lorrin Dahlager Mr. Doran-The effeminate financeer who knows nothing about business .... Arnt Aune Gwendolyn Ralston-daughter of E. M. Ralston .................... Margret Larson Mrs. E. M. Ralston-Wife of E. M. Ralston ............................ Amy Nelson Ethel Clark-Friend of the Ralston family ............,....... Clarice Sanvik Mable Jacksonl Who make ........ Sylvia Koland Jlife miserable for Sable Jackson JMr. Ralston .... Florence Pederson Martha--Maid in the Ralston home ........................................ Alice Norby Director: Supt. W. A. Peterson DECLAMATION Declamation is becoming more popular each year. This year eighteen students learned sel- ections. The contestants that appeared at the local contest were as follows: Dramatic: Aulis Pederson, Margaret Ram- stad, Carol Larson, and Margret Larson, Hum- orous: Pearl Norby, Amy Nelson, Lucille Lar- son, and Clarice Elie. Oratorical: Joseph Bel- gum, Dorvan Skoglund, and Earl Thompson. Amy Nelson, Margret Larson, and Joseph Bel- gum were chosen to represent their school in their respective divisions at the sub-district contest which was held at Starbuck. In this con- test Margret Larson placed second and Amy Nelson and Joseph Belgum placed third. Wm

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